Chicago Opera Theater Revives Banned Opera
Kurt Weill's final work in Germany was banned shortly after its premiere. Now, 93 years later, Chicago Opera Theater is bringing Der Silbersee: Ein Wintermärchen to Chicago audiences for the first time.
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Bella Voce Unveils 2023-2024 Season
The season embarks on explorations of both staples and forgotten gems of Renaissance and Early Music repertoire.
Tony Bennett, masterful stylist of American musical standards, dies at 96
Bennett’s early career peaked in the 1960s as he topped the charts with “San Francisco” and became the first male pop solo performer to headline at Carnegie Hall, releasing a live album of the 1962 concert.
Third Coast Percussion 2023-24 Season Released
One of Chicago’s most notable and dynamic ensembles has announced its upcoming season.
Playlist: Classical Music for Beach Days
Need some music for a day at the beach? These classical plays are the perfect soundtrack as you're catching rays.
André Watts, Groundbreaking Concert Pianist, Dies at 77
In 1963, Watts made his national television debut performing Liszt's First Piano Concerto with Leonard Bernstein and the NY Phil.
Northwestern’s Music Series Returns with Chamber Music, Piano, Guitar Luminaries
Including an all-women lineup of respected pianists.
Grammys CEO on new AI guidelines: Music that contains AI-created elements is eligible. ‘Period.’
“What’s not going to happen is we are not going to give a Grammy or Grammy nomination to the AI portion.”
Playlist: Loud Classical Music
Whether you are looking to rev up for the race or drown out the din, this playlist of cacophonous classical music is for you.
Playlist: Classical Music You Probably Know (But Can’t Name): Vol. 2
Whether it's cartoons, famous commercials, or cross-genre collaborations, you may be surprised to learn that you recognize this batch of music.
Muti ends 13 seasons with Chicago Symphony Orchestra with praise and honors — and Beethoven
“I belong to another period of making music, of approaching the scores, of asking for a lot of time for rehearsals, especially in opera.”
